Date: 06/10/10
Contact: Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3500

INTRODUCTORY TO FLY-FISHING CLASS IN LAS VEGAS

In honor of Father’s Day, the Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a free Introduction to Fly Fishing Class just for men on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26. This class is organized into two parts with the first portion scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Department’s Las Vegas office on 4747 Vegas Drive. The second portion is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Floyd Lamb Park.

At the Friday class participants will learn such fly-fishing basics as knot tying, equipment selection and terminology. Saturday morning students will learn about casting skills and technique in a hands-on session. All equipment will be provided by NDOW. For more information and registration contact Chris Pietrafeso at 486-5127 x 3850. Registration begins Monday, June 14 at 8 a.m.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.